Qiao Hongyi listened to Shu Jin's words, pursed his lips, and his face was a little ugly.

In fact, it is also the case, how many children can read and count, so should they be taken in? How can there be such a reason?

Shu Jin's tone was not reproachful, as if he was just stating a fact. But because of this calmness, Qiao Hongyi was a little embarrassed.

He was proud of himself, because he had won the admiration of all the gentlemen who had taught him with his brilliant mind, and he was still full of ambition to go out of the scientific examination this year, and strive to win the youngest show to come back.

He was also the pride of everyone in his family. Helplessly, there were unforeseen circumstances, all the fields at home were flooded, and the parents fell ill on the way to escape, and all the entangled decoctions did not save the lives of their parents. The three of them used to be the envy of everyone in the village, but in an instant, they became lonely beggars.

The two children of the Xu family are from the same village, and their parents are also in the same situation as the two parents of the Qiao family. Several children got together halfway, and finally relied on each other, and they could be regarded as alive in Jiangxing County. Qiao Hongyi didn't listen to the county order and went to apply for the servants of each family.

In fact, if he wanted to, there was actually a chance to give those rich young masters a companion to read the boys. However, he still remembered his father's words, no matter what, he was not allowed to sell himself into slavery!

Because according to the law of the Great Performing Dynasty: those who have been slaves, or those whose immediate family members have been slaves, are not allowed to participate in the scientific examination for three generations.

Qiao Hongyi has been reading for many years, and what his father is thinking about is looking forward to him being named on the gold list one day. So before he died, he was forced to swear a poisonous oath, in addition to taking care of his younger brothers. You must not sell yourself into slavery!

However, the reality is so cruel, although he is full of poetry books. It is useless in the face of survival. The golden house in the book is as far away as a mirage after all. When he opened his eyes every day, all he could think of was how to protect his younger brothers from being bullied, how to make his younger brothers eat and not starve to death!

At this moment, facing Shu Jin's question, he really didn't know how to answer.

He wanted to say. He will definitely achieve something in the future, and he will definitely be able to repay Shu Jin's great kindness today. However, later. Who can say for sure what will happen to come?

As early as when he found out that a stomach full of poetry and books could not be exchanged for a full meal, he had already begun to doubt himself, but he didn't find it himself.

If you say, a bowl of rice just now can warm people's hearts. That Shu Jin's bland words just now. It was enough to shatter all his pride.

Can I really go to high school? Do you have that ability? Make a promise today, tomorrow, will he be able to keep it? According to his father's will, if he refuses to bow his head to be a slave, will he not be able to starve his younger brothers to death in the end?

Now, before he even made the request that he couldn't be a slave, he was already rejected by Shu Jin. The words he was thinking. There is no need to say it at all.

At this moment, Qiao Hongyi only has one feeling in his heart. That's despair.

Shu Jin watched Qiao Hongyi's face get worse and worse, and even his back was no longer straight, and a few small ones became more and more uneasy because of the silence of the two, and said:

"I'm curious, why do you think I'm going to take you in?"

The children glanced at each other, and finally turned their gaze to the two sisters.

Shu Jin looked at the young ladies and suddenly understood the reason. Sure enough, Qiao Hongyi opened his mouth and said:

"Because, they said, you have a good heart. They were also taken in by you. ”

Facing the slightly adoring and grateful eyes, Shu Jin thought that she was regarded as a great benevolent person. Maybe it was a moment of kindness to take in the two little sisters, but Shu Jin also felt that the two little girls had been practicing jiu-jitsu since they were children, and their skills were so good, maybe they could help themselves in the future. Perhaps this can also be used as a long-term investment.

Today, however, the situation is different. Qiao Hongyi, the kid, thought very clearly, he tried to use himself as his own capital and bargain with himself. And because of this, he didn't immediately agree to take him in.

Qiao Hongyi asked him to take him in on the condition that he was literate and could count, but he was still proud in his tone, he was sure that he would have achievements in the future, and he would definitely give him back. And if you agree at this time, it seems to say, I will wait for you to repay me in the future. In this way, when Qiao Hongyi, the kid, really gets ahead, I'm afraid he will feel that he helps him just for his reward.

And at that time, he may still remember his kindness today, but it is also possible that he will give himself a few taels of silver, and he will repay it. If he really needs his help, I'm afraid he will feel like an insatiable villain!

She is indeed not a great benevolent person who does not hope to repay her kindness, she still hopes that the people she has helped can have a grateful heart for herself.

Maybe he thinks too much, but after experiencing the end times, Shu Jin is used to looking at human nature from the deepest perspective. And as a businessman, she also wants to maximize the return on her investment. To help them, yes, but they must be able to remember their kindness in the snow.

That's why she said something. Pride is okay, but don't put it in front of her.

Even if you are prosperous and famous, I am not obligated to take you in or sponsor you now. After all, being able to give you a bowl of hot rice to eat is a blessing in the moment.

Shu Jin saw that the situation was almost over, and sighed. Such a sigh made several children once again focus their eyes on Shu Jin's body. Even the twin misses, who had been standing quietly beside them and not speaking, looked at their master.

The look of anticipation obviously wanted Shu Jin to help these children. However, because he knew that these people were really not needed in the building, he did not speak after all.

"Rise first. The man has gold under his knees, and I can't stand your worship. Shu Jin said.

Qiao Hongyi pursed his lips when he heard this, looked at his younger brothers, and finally, after hesitation, he stood up. The children who got up shrugged their heads, but did not leave immediately.

"My Pin Pavilion is a place to eat, and if you go hungry, I don't mind giving you a full meal. If you are in trouble, you can also come to me. However, I really don't have a shortage of people here. ”

After thinking about it, Shu Jin instructed Weiwei to fetch a few sets of thicker clothes for the children.

Several children took it speechlessly, and in the end, Qiao Hongyi looked up at Shu Jin, but did not complain or resent, but still gave Shu Jin a deep salute with clear eyebrows and thanked him.

Shu Jin nodded in return, and said that if there was something to do, he could come to him again, and then watched a few children slowly leave the back alley of Yipinge. (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you for the smoke and rain in the West Building, and the precious monthly pass of Furong and Liu! Thank you for the peace charm of Xiao Zi.

Well, I admit it, what kind of pinch is brewing in the Sprinkle family~~ Do you see it?

Oops, I'm dizzy. I uploaded it, and I forgot to post it...... Gotta go back and take a look...... Well, I'm a late update-kun.